“The weight ain’t where it needs to be, where I want it to be. It’s a grind,” Upshaw said.

“That’s why you might see me in long sleeves and be like, ‘Courtney, it’s hot out here. Why are you in long sleeves?’ I’m working, man, the cardio, getting it in. It’s a whole new mindset. I’m doing the right things.”

Upshaw’s listed playing weight is 272 pounds, though he didn’t say where his weight currently sits.

Upshaw started 13 games for the Ravens last season with 30 tackles and 1.5 sacks.

He’s so unimpressive. Another gem of a pick from Ozzie. Wait til leveon Bell and legarrette Blount run him over. Oh and good luck trying to tackle a 4.2 in the 40 dri archer! What a great time to be a steeler fan! You all envy are lombardi’s!

Ravens have been drafting poorly the last few years. Not quite as bad as the steelers and browns. But certainly not the drafting they were doing. Not sure what happened with Ozzie unless Harbaugh has had more say in player choices

Yup, sad times in Baltimore. Since Coach Ray Lewis left, it seems that everything has just busted loose. Guess Harbaugh just can’t keep it together.

getyourownname says:Jun 5, 2014 8:47 AM

Maybe he thought he has at least outweigh all the QBs he has to tackle.

steelerben says:Jun 5, 2014 9:32 AM

It is definitely a change that he’s making a real effort to get his weight right with a good attitude this year. He’d be a lot better served to keep up with his conditioning over the offseason, though.

He was a second rond choice and remains behind Suggs and Dumerville.
Upshaw knows he needs to get his act in gear given he will be competing with Simon, McPhee, and Hamilton for one if not both of those spots in the next couple years.

willbrownimaging says:Jun 5, 2014 3:40 PM

I don’t agree that Upshaw is a bust (he’s been excellent against the run), but still…this is the THIRD offseason in a row that he’s had to work extra in the OTAs / Minicamps in order to shed weight.

Very short and rail thin with no strength or running power. Not a tackle-breaker and goes down easy on contact. Limited inside runner. Can be knocked off routes easily and struggles catching on contact. Not a nuanced route runner. Very marginal, underpowered blocker. Could stand to do a better job securing the ball in traffic. Is not ideally built to withstand a full NFL season.